An Hour for Lunch (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1939, An Hour for Lunch is a comedy film directed by Roy Rowland, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Benchley shows how to budget one's time during lunch hour to get things done efficiently. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned.
Who’s in it. An Hour for Lunch stars Robert Benchley as Lecturer / Joe, Frank McLure as Elevator Passenger (uncredited), Jules Cowles as Elevator Passenger (uncredited) and John Butler as Harry - Greets Joe (uncredited), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, An Hour for Lunch has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Hour for Lunch page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Hour for Lunch tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Hour for Lunch (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Hour for Lunch change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Hour for Lunch worth watching?
- An Hour for Lunch holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Hour for Lunch?
- An Hour for Lunch stars Robert Benchley, Frank McLure, Jules Cowles, John Butler and Charles Dorety.
- When was An Hour for Lunch released?
- An Hour for Lunch was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.